186 | Meeting Children Where They Are: The Power of Child-Centered Play Therapy
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I continue the Summer School Series by exploring Garry Landreth's Play Therapy: The Art…
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185 | Unexpected Breakthroughs: Navigating Power Dynamics When a Child Tapes Your Mouth Shut
In this episode, I address a question from Holly in Virginia about a challenging play therapy session with a 5-year-old child who…
184 | Unconditional Acceptance: The Heart of Child-Centered Play Therapy
In this episode of our summer school series, I delve into a powerful passage from Garry Landreth's "The Art of the Relationship."…
183 | Navigating Child and Adult Therapy Coexistence in a Group Practice: Expectations, Communication, and the 'Why'
In this episode, I address a question from an anonymous listener who called in. This listener works in a multi-disciplinary practice where…
182 | Mastering the 5 Goals of Child-Centered Play Therapy Sessions: From Theory to Practice
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181 | The Addiction We're Ignoring: Screen Time and Child Mental Health
In this episode, I dive deep into a concerning trend in child and adolescent psychotherapy: the use of video games in therapy.…
180 | The Power of You: Why Your Personality Matters in Child-Centered Play Therapy
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I continue our summer school series by diving into the eighth and final principle…
179 | Freedom to Be Loud: The Significance of Loud Play in Child-Centered Play Therapy
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178 | The Art of Following: Why Letting Children Lead is Key to Being and Effective Child-Centered Play Therapist
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177 | Q&A Lightning Round #7: Five Questions From Three Listeners Answered
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I dive into a mini lightning round, answering five questions from three different listeners.…
176 | Trusting the Child's Innate Wisdom: Two More Core Principles of Effective Child-Centered Play Therapists
In this episode, I continue our summer school series on essential principles for effective play therapists. We explore two key principles from…
175 | Play Therapy Challenges: From Credentials to Limit-Setting
In this episode, I answer questions from Sarah, a school therapist in Florida. Sarah's role as an in-school therapist for a therapeutic…
174 | Beyond Techniques: Cultivating the Therapist's Personality for CCPT Success
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I continue our summer school series on the essential personality characteristics of effective play…
173 | Resistance or Control? Responding to 'Don't Talk to Me' Moments in Child-Centered Play Therapy
In this episode, I answer a question from Julia in New York about handling situations where a child tells us to "leave…
172 | The Therapist's Self: Unpacking Landreth's Essential Qualities of Effective Child-Centered Play Therapists
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I dive into the essential personality characteristics of effective play therapists. Drawing from Garry…
171 | The Art of Understanding: Mastering the 'Why' in Child-Centered Play Therapy
In this episode, I dive into a question from Ethan in Virginia about understanding the "why" behind a child's behavior in play…
170 | Understanding the Foundation: Landreth's 10 Tenets of Child-Centered Play Therapy
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169 | When a Child's Outbursts are Limited to Home: A Child-Centered Play Therapy Perspective
In this episode, I answer a question from Tammy in Canada about a 9-year-old child who is well-behaved in settings like school…
168 | Mastering Nuances of Reflective Responding in Child-Centered Play Therapy
In today's episode, I dive into the importance of being attuned and mindful in our play therapy sessions. Today I'm reading from…
167 | How to Handle Runny Noses, Licking, Spitting, and Germs in the Playroom: A Child-Centered Approach
In this episode, I address a great question from Carley in Oregon about how to manage germs in the playroom in a…